Typhoon Warning Continues for Guam, Updated Weather Forecast
Guam remains in Condition of Readiness (COR) 2 as Guam continues to be under a Typhoon Warning. The island continues to experience prolonged weather effects, including heavy rain bands and damaging wind gusts, which are expected to persist throughout the day.
Hazardous Weather Through Monday:
At 3:27 a.m. the National Weather Service provided a forecast update to the Government of Guam. According to NWS, Guam can expect:
● Hazardous weather conditions, including tropical storm force winds of 135 mph or more, are expected late Monday afternoon.
● Sustained tropical storm force winds were expected to begin yesterday late afternoon and typhoon force winds early Monday morning.
● Damaging, tropical storm force winds, sustained at 135 to 150 mph, with gusts up to 200 mph, and heavy rain are expected from early Monday morning to Tuesday night.
● The closest point of approach will be Monday morning.
High Surf & Coastal Flood Watch Advisory:
High surf advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. CHST Thursday. Expect large breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet in the surf zone. Numerous roads may be closed as low lying areas may get overwhelmed. Additionally a flood watch is still in effect for all of Guam.
Stay out of the water; conditions are life threatening. Dangerous sea conditions are expected to last until Thursday.
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains available 24 hours a day. Individuals experiencing emotional distress before, during, or after the storm may call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
● NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
● NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
● GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
● GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
● JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10
Hazardous Weather Through Monday:
At 3:27 a.m. the National Weather Service provided a forecast update to the Government of Guam. According to NWS, Guam can expect:
● Hazardous weather conditions, including tropical storm force winds of 135 mph or more, are expected late Monday afternoon.
● Sustained tropical storm force winds were expected to begin yesterday late afternoon and typhoon force winds early Monday morning.
● Damaging, tropical storm force winds, sustained at 135 to 150 mph, with gusts up to 200 mph, and heavy rain are expected from early Monday morning to Tuesday night.
● The closest point of approach will be Monday morning.
High Surf & Coastal Flood Watch Advisory:
High surf advisory remains in effect until 4 p.m. CHST Thursday. Expect large breaking waves of 25 to 35 feet in the surf zone. Numerous roads may be closed as low lying areas may get overwhelmed. Additionally a flood watch is still in effect for all of Guam.
Stay out of the water; conditions are life threatening. Dangerous sea conditions are expected to last until Thursday.
The Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center (GBHWC) Suicide & Crisis Lifeline remains available 24 hours a day. Individuals experiencing emotional distress before, during, or after the storm may call or text 988 or chat online at 988lifeline.org.
Visit the following links for the latest information:
● NWS Website: https://www.weather.gov/gum/
● NWS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NWSGuam/
● GHS/OCD Website: https://ghs.guam.gov/
● GHS/OCD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GHSOCD/
● JRM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jrmguam For more information, contact the Joint Information Center at (671) 478-0208/09/10